Year One - Junior Designer - City Design
Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM)Chicago, Illinois, United States
Posted March 10, 2026
55000 - 60000 USD
Full Time
About the Company
SOM is a global collective of talented and passionate people committed to shaping a better future for our clients, communities, and planet.
Job Description
Join SOM's Year One Program as a Junior Designer - City Design to contribute to the design and development of large-scale planning and urban design projects. The role involves generating planning and design ideas, conducting research, and developing diagrams and visualizations. SOM offers a collaborative and innovative work environment, with opportunities for professional development and growth.
Requirements
- Recent completion of professional Degree in Architecture, Planning, Urban design, or Landscape Architecture
- Strong collaborative ability
- LEED accreditation preferred
- Interest in large-scale planning, mixed-use and transit oriented development
- Exhibits initiative, process innovation, problem solving, and decision-making quality
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Rhino, Grasshopper, Enscape, Lumion, parametric and rendering software
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office
Benefits
- Health and Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life & accident insurance
- Savings: 401K matching, pre-tax spending accounts, and employee discount programs
- Work/Life Balance: Hybrid/Flexible schedules, paid family leave, paid vacation, backup child and elder care, and an employee assistance program
- Professional Development: Reimbursement for professional licenses, associated renewals, and exam fees as well as specialized in-house career development